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Human rights network hits dismissal of Marcos wealth caseBAGUIO CITY — The Campaign Against the Return of the Marcoses a...
08/06/2026

Human rights network hits dismissal of Marcos wealth case

BAGUIO CITY — The Campaign Against the Return of the Marcoses and Martial Law criticized the Sandiganbayan’s dismissal of a forfeiture case involving P50 billion in alleged ill-gotten wealth of the Marcos family.

The Sandiganbayan Special Division ordered the case dismissed on June 2, citing inordinate delay in the prosecution’s completion of its presentation of evidence. The prosecution earlier said it would no longer present additional evidence.

The case, filed in 1991, was the last pending case of ill-gotten wealth against the Marcoses.

“Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has accomplished what he set out to do when he ran for president--to recoup his family’s ill-gotten wealth sequestered by the government and tied in litigation,” CARMMA spokesperson Kris Lacaba said.

Lacaba also alleged that Marcos Jr. had reacquired ill-gotten wealth while benefiting from government corruption.

“Ferdinand Marcos Jr. may think he and his clique have finally come full circle in terms of their ability to get their hands on all this lucre,” Lacaba said.

“They forget that an enraged Filipino people can also come full circle in their ability to oust this kleptocratic clique from power,” he added. # (Sherwin De Vera)

Northern Dispatch extends its condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Mhar Oclaman, founder and publisher ...
08/06/2026

Northern Dispatch extends its condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Mhar Oclaman, founder and publisher of The Filipino News Sentinel, who passed away on June 8 at 61.

Through The Filipino News Sentinel, Mhar helped sustain a steady stream of local news and information for communities in Baguio, Benguet, and the Cordillera. His publication served as a platform for community updates, institutional announcements, and regional developments.

Running a local news outlet requires persistence and sustained commitment to keeping information flowing to the public, especially in communities where access to news resources is uneven. Mhar carried that responsibility through his publication.

His passing is a loss to his family, friends, readers, and the media community.

We honor his contribution to community journalism and extend our deepest sympathies to those he leaves behind.

Rest in peace, Mhar Oclaman.

Photo from Mhar Oclaman's Facebook

NEWS | Indigenous peoples’ and human rights organizations criticized a Baguio court’s decision dismissing a petition fil...
07/06/2026

NEWS | Indigenous peoples’ and human rights organizations criticized a Baguio court’s decision dismissing a petition filed by four Cordillera Peoples Alliance leaders challenging their designation as terrorists.

Read more: https://bit.ly/43fp505

Only one of eight Baguio PPP projects moves forwardBAGUIO CITY — Only one of Baguio City’s eight major public-private pa...
07/06/2026

Only one of eight Baguio PPP projects moves forward

BAGUIO CITY — Only one of Baguio City’s eight major public-private partnership (PPP) projects is moving toward implementation, while three remain under review and four have been shelved, according to a status report presented during a recent city management committee meeting.

The project showing progress is the P118-billion Baguio City Integrated Terminal (BCIT), which is intended to help ease traffic congestion in the central business district. The city signed a lease agreement with Megawide Construction Corporation in January, but the project remains in the design phase and construction has yet to begin.

Three other PPP projects are still awaiting approvals and clearances. These are the P2.53-billion Smart Urban Mobility Project, the P1.27-billion Asin Hydroelectric Power Plants project, and the P18-billion Bulk Water Supply Project.

The report also showed that four proposed PPP projects have failed to move forward. These include the Market Redevelopment Project, a terminal and cultural center project, the proposed monorail and electric bus system, and a socialized housing project that did not meet financial requirements.

Despite the setbacks, Mayor Benjamin Magalong said public-private partnerships remain an important option for financing major infrastructure projects without drawing heavily on city funds.

The status report highlighted the challenges facing the city in advancing large-scale private-sector infrastructure proposals from planning to implementation. # (Artemio A. Dumlao)

KUWENTONG PEYUPS AT IBA PA | The tree-cutting of 225 trees along Quirino Avenue to make way for the Southern Access Link...
07/06/2026

KUWENTONG PEYUPS AT IBA PA | The tree-cutting of 225 trees along Quirino Avenue to make way for the Southern Access Link Expressway (SALEx) project is “an act of ecological violence” and a “direct assault on the poor.”

Read the article: https://bit.ly/4odFmfE

Pangasinan calls for vigilance amid El Niño, monsoon risksBAGUIO CITY — The Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reducti...
07/06/2026

Pangasinan calls for vigilance amid El Niño, monsoon risks

BAGUIO CITY — The Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) has urged residents to remain prepared for climate-related hazards as authorities monitor the potential combined effects of El Niño and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

The agency said communities should stay alert and ready even without an ongoing disaster, citing the possibility of alternating dry spells, extreme heat, and heavy rainfall in the coming months.

Christine Mary Salinas, resident meteorologist and early warning system staff member of the PDRRMO, said climate outlooks indicate possible moderate-to-strong El Niño conditions in Pangasinan. The office is coordinating with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to monitor any changes in weather conditions.

According to PAGASA, stronger El Niño episodes are often linked to below-normal rainfall, which may affect agriculture, irrigation systems, and water supply. Extreme heat may also increase the risk of heat-related illnesses.

Despite dry conditions associated with El Niño, Salinas said Habagat may still bring scattered to widespread rainfall and thunderstorms. Authorities warned that enhanced monsoon rains could trigger flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas across the province.

Arianne De Guzman, PDRRMO information officer, said the agency continues to conduct weather monitoring, pre-disaster risk assessments, and coordination with local government units and partner agencies. She added that provincial rescue assets, including ambulances, rescue vehicles, and rescue boats, remain on green status and ready for deployment.

The PDRRMO advised residents to prepare emergency go-bags containing food, water, clothing, essential supplies, and important documents. People living in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas were also urged to follow evacuation orders and keep emergency contact numbers accessible.

“Preparedness saves lives. Communities that are alert, ready, and responsible are better protected against climate risks,” Salinas said. # (Sherwin De Vera)

POINT AND SHOOT | Kapupulutan ng mahalagang aral ang sigalot na bumabalot ngayon sa Lopez Group. Ipinapakita nito na sa ...
06/06/2026

POINT AND SHOOT | Kapupulutan ng mahalagang aral ang sigalot na bumabalot ngayon sa Lopez Group. Ipinapakita nito na sa mundo ng negosyo, hindi lahat ay nadadaan sa boto. Hindi lahat ay nasusukat sa dami ng mga kakampi sa boardroom o sa bilang ng mga pumapanig sa isang kampo.

Basahin ang artikulo: https://bit.ly/3Q4YY8U

DIARIES FROM THE FIELD | Three days before the wedding, someone dropped the ball, and I was called in to design a bridal...
06/06/2026

DIARIES FROM THE FIELD | Three days before the wedding, someone dropped the ball, and I was called in to design a bridal venue. It was trust and confidence, they say, that I was to handle difficult jobs, in school, at work, or in our community.

Read the article: https://bit.ly/3QaPJUG

Baguio seeks P500M for sewerage plant upgradeMANILA CITY — Baguio City is seeking P500 million in initial funding to reh...
06/06/2026

Baguio seeks P500M for sewerage plant upgrade

MANILA CITY — Baguio City is seeking P500 million in initial funding to rehabilitate its aging sewerage treatment plant (STP) and sewer network as the existing facility operates beyond its designed capacity and faces potential regulatory sanctions.

The city has submitted a funding request to the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) for a project expected to cost more than P1 billion. The rehabilitation includes constructing a new STP and upgrading sewer lines serving the Balili Catchment Area.

The Balili STP, operational since 1986, was designed to treat 8,600 cubic meters of wastewater daily. Current wastewater inflow has exceeded that capacity, while damaged sewer lines have caused leaks that contribute to contamination.

Data from the Environmental Management Bureau-Cordillera in 2019 showed f***l coliform levels in the Balili and Bued rivers were worse than those recorded in Manila Bay. Sources of contamination include untreated domestic wastewater, leaking sewer and septic systems, and limited treatment capacity.

The project aims to increase household connections to the sewerage system from about 10,415 to 35,991 by 2035. City officials said the upgraded facility is designed to meet projected demand and comply with environmental standards.

The city’s earlier proposal, valued at $46.99 million, was removed from the national project pipeline after missing submission deadlines.

During a June 1 forum with the City Council, lawyer Lowell Barton Jr. of EMB-CAR warned that the city could face a cease-and-desist order from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources if it fails a scheduled sampling test in June.

City officials are also planning a sanitation fee system to help fund future operation and maintenance of the upgraded facility. # (Kimberlie Quitasol)

𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐠𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐡𝐢𝐦Ni Jovener Sotelo SoroNang manamnam ang iyong mga lihimNa ika mo’y magiging bente ang b...
06/06/2026

𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐠𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐡𝐢𝐦
Ni Jovener Sotelo Soro

Nang manamnam ang iyong mga lihim
Na ika mo’y magiging bente ang bigas,
Nanaisin na lamang ang tirang pagkain.

Sa maraming nagsasalu-salong kulang ang sinaing
Na terno’y kaunti at matabang sabaw─ito’y sumasapat
Nang manamnam ang iyong mga lihim.

Wala kang imik sa iyong kapiling
Ang luklok at habang umaasa ang nasa laylayang salat─
Nanaisin na lamang ang tirang pagkain.

Balita: Dinadayo mo ang mga buffet sa nababaling
Sa mamahaling putahe’t inumin. Taliwas ka’t nagkakalat
Nang manamnam ang iyong mga lihim.

Mga pangako mo’y inilista sa tubig at sa hangin.
Punong-puno ng pagkukunwari ang akala’y sa katotohana’y hubad─
Nanaisin na lamang ang tirang pagkain.

Aromang masangsang ang iyong bilin:
Katotohanan ay huwag kailanman ihahain sapagkat─
Nang manamnam ang iyong mga lihim,
Nanaisin na lamang ang tirang pagkain.

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